Entergy Mississippi storm update – 2/16/2025, noon
Restoration underway after storms cause widespread damage across service area
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Restoration underway after storms cause widespread damage across service area
Entergy Mississippi crews, contractors, tree trimmers and scouts are working diligently to restore power following Saturday night’s severe weather system that caused widespread damages and a peak of 30,491 customer outages in the central and southern portions of our service area. As of 7 p.m., we have already restored power to about 26,000 customers.
No matter the season, severe weather has the potential to leave widespread damage and cause power outages. It’s why Entergy Mississippi is observing Severe Weather Preparedness Week (Feb. 9-15) and encouraging customers to do the same by making a plan.
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Coldwater, Mississippi is home to one the state’s most earnest efforts to preserve wildlife and protect natural habitats – Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc. and Entergy’s Environmental Initiative Fund will soon help the organization expand its facilities through a nearly $73,000 grant.
Restoration progress continues, and as of 10:30 a.m., 784 customers remain without power from the thunderstorms with high winds, lightning, and reported tornadoes that moved through the Entergy Mississippi service territory Saturday night.
Progress continued today in restoring power to 96 percent of the customers impacted by the round of thunderstorms with high winds, lightning, and reported tornadoes that moved through the Entergy Mississippi service territory Saturday night.
Entergy Mississippi issues updated restoration times. Estimated restoration is Tuesday night for majority of remaining outages.
As of 6 p.m., crews have restored power to about 60% of the outages caused by this storm, with about 17,800 customers remaining without power.
For the 17th year in a row, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy Corporation as a top utility for driving economic growth in the communities we serve. In 2023, Entergy Mississippi helped secure $171 million in capital investments and create approximately 405 new jobs through announced economic development projects.
